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NORSEMAN REEF FISHING CHARTER

FISHING CHARTERS IN PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA

ABOUT THE NORSEMAN FISHING BOAT

Norseman is a custom built for reef fishing boat with the latest technology for fish finding and every modern convenience for your comfort.

Our fishing charters in Port Douglas have ample shade, broad, open-deck space, and a fully air-conditioned saloon complete with a licensed bar.

With over 25 years of local fishing history, Norseman is the longest operating fishing day tour in the region. We’re happy to share the history and local knowledge of the best reef fishing spots that the  Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Come aboard one of our Port Douglas reef tours and fishing trips. Book your fishing charter online today!

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EXPERIENCE FISHING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IN PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA

Our super-experienced and friendly crew at Norseman Reef Fishing will show you the best spots on the reef.

Norseman prides itself on having the best tackle and rods, the best crew and the best boat for shared fishing charters in Port Douglas.

Norseman offers our anglers a choice of custom-built rods or hand lines to fish with.

The choice is yours. If you like, you can even bring your own favorite rod aboard.

OUR PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA CREW

Our friendly, professional crew live to fish. You won’t find more passionate fishermen than the crew on Norseman fishing trips in Port Douglas.

It’s all they want to do!

A day fishing on Norseman is like a day out with your fishing buddies.

Our team here at Norseman wants our customers to have the best day fishing that they have ever had.

We will do what it takes to make sure you have a great day out with us and catch some really awesome fish in the Great Barrier Reef! Book one of our fishing charters in Port Douglas online today!

WHAT OUR FISHING TRIPS IN PORT DOUGLAS ARE LIKE!

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Fantastic day

There were 7 of us onboard for the days fishing and we all had a fantastic time and caught plenty of fish. The guys were so helpful with any needs we had weather it was putting bait on the hooks for us to untangling our lines. Would highly recommend for a great day out

– Tracy H. | TripAdvisor
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Awesome day!

What an awesome day fishing! Caught some great fish and the crew were so helpful nothing was a problem for them!

– Greg H. | TripAdvisor
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Amazing

Great day great drinks great staff overall no complaints the bar was stocked and the sun was out what more could you want

– Molly S. | TripAdvisor
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Never fails

Amazing day out, have been several times now, and have never failed to catch good fish. Highly recommend them to anyone that loves a nice day out on the water fishing. Ps, lunch is pretty good as well

– Cherylee M. | TripAdvisor
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Can’t ask for a better fishing trip or crew

We had the best time on this boat. The crew was very friendly and efficient, kept everything super clean and was quick to help when needed. We highly recommend fishing trips with Norseman Reef Fishing.

– CaRo | TripAdvisor

Just 60km north of Cairns and less than an hours drive away, is the chic little seaside town of Port Douglas that attracts many visitors in its own right, but for many, Port Douglas is considered one of the best bases from which to access the fantastic fishing opportunities afforded by the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.

The longest established and most highly regarded private fishing charter in Port Douglas is MV Norseman, with nearly a quarter of a century of fishing the rich waters of the region, and whether you are an individual, family group or on a corporate excursion looking for the best fishing charter in Port Douglas, here at Norseman we will bring all of our passion and experience to providing you with a day full of wonderful memories.

Our 60’ boat provides all the facilities and amenities to ensure that when you book your custom fishing charter in Port Douglas with us, you not only have the very best chance of getting amongst some of the region’s most iconic fish, such as Giant Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Cod, Mangrove Jack and even Tuna and Wahoo but you will do so in comfort and safety. Two toilets, two showers, an air-conditioned saloon with a licensed bar and plenty of shaded areas will help you relax, but when it comes to the actual fishing, there is plenty of space and even a sport fishing platform for use when needed. Furthermore, the Norseman is a fast, stable boat that will transport you to the favourite spots known to the crew in short time, allowing more minutes to be spent fishing rather that travelling.

When you choose Norseman for your deep sea fishing, reef fishing and sport fishing from Port Douglas you will benefit from a crew whose enthusiasm for fishing is infectious, and their experience and knowledge of the local waters are second to none. You may be brand new to fishing, reliant on plenty of guidance, or an experienced angler with all of your own tackle and equipment, but in either case you will receive the full attention of the crew to ensure you have a fabulous day.

Norseman is available for either full day Great Barrier Reef fishing charters or half day fishing charters from Port Douglas, but whatever the duration of your trip you will be provided with all the requisite top-quality tackle – specifically chosen for the job at hand, plus all the bait required; but when you book your full day fishing charters with us, lunch and tea will also be provided – and you can purchase ice cold drinks from our well stocked bar. And of course, you can take your catch home for your supper, and our crew will be happy to clean and bag up your catch for you to take ashore at the end of the day.

MV Norseman provide professional, family fishing charters from Port Douglas that will give you the best chance of catching some great fish in a degree of comfort and style that will be hard to rival!

Port Douglas is rightfully renowned as one of the premier locations for fishing anywhere in Australia, the number and diversity of fish available to catch in all seasons, bringing avid fishermen back year after year.

MV Norseman is the most established professional fishing charter in Port Douglas, with over 22 years of experience deep sea fishing, sport fishing and reef fishing the Port Douglas waters, not only providing the best opportunities to make the catch of a lifetime, but to revel in the whole experience of taking to the rich and beautiful waters that are home to the Great Barrier Reef.

When you choose MV Norseman for you private, custom fishing charter in Port Douglas, you will want for nothing. The captain and crew have extensive knowledge of the waters and the fast-moving boat will take you to the carefully chosen spots for fishing in quick time; all bait and tackle will be provided, plus a tropical lunch and tea should you opt for a full day fishing charter in Port Douglas, whilst drinks are available from the fully licenced bar.

The well-appointed boat is designed with your comfort and safety as paramount importance so whether you select a deep-sea fishing charter or a Great barrier Reef fishing charter from Port Douglas you can relax safe in the knowledge that you are with the best fishing charter from Port Douglas.

With many options, including half day family fishing charters from our Port Douglas berth, choose MV Norseman, simply the finest of Port Douglas fishing charters.

Whether you are an experienced fisherman looking for the opportunity to catch some specimens to add to your fishing CV or a relative newcomer to the sport, MV Norseman, the best professional fishing charter in Port Douglas will ensure that you have a day to remember!

The team at Norseman have been operating private and custom fishing charters from Port Douglas for nearly two and a half decades, in which time they have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience of the best spots for deep sea fishing, reef fishing and sport fishing in the pristine waters around Port Douglas.

With a fast, well appointed and very comfortable boat, travelling times to the fishing grounds will be kept to a minimum, so regardless of your preference between a full day fishing charter or half day fishing charters from Port Douglas you will have plenty of time for fishing; but if you have family members who would like to come and just relax, MV Norseman can provide everything required for memorable family fishing charters from Port Douglas too. A spacious air-conditioned saloon, with a fully licensed bar, and comfortable outdoor seating meet all needs, and for the fishermen, high quality tackle and expert advice and guidance are provided on this award-winning leader of Port Douglas fishing charters.

The crew of MV Norseman are committed to your pleasure and enjoyment and will pull out all the stops to ensure that your Great Barrier Reef and deep sea fishing charter from Port Douglas lives long in the memory!